Captain’s Inn at Moss Landing

Located in a very quiet and beautiful place. The bed is incredibly comfortable and the view through the large windows is beautiful in the morning. The room we were in was small, but it met our needs and was beautifully decorated and very clean. There is no AC but it isn’t needed as the nights are very cool and there are enough Windows to bring in a nice breeze. The breakfast was quite delicious In the morning as well!
The only con that we experienced was loud upstairs neighbors and someone smoking marijuana at night. That bothered us a little. But other than that, our stay went very well. I appreciated the fact that they accommodated our late check in (after 6pm).

This is little gem between Santa Cruz and Monterey. My wife and I spend the weekend during our anniversary weekend and enjoyed every minute of it. The main building has a history charm while the new building (which we are planning to say next time) are designed to be relaxing place. The staff is friendly and always looking to your every need. You can find great shops, beaches, nature and food within walking distance, or just drive 20 – 30 minutes to Santa Cruz or Monterey.

What a great, relaxing, romantic B&B. The view is great, the rooms are lovely and cozy, the staff is friendly, and the breakfasts are delicious. I stayed in the River Front room in the boat house, and loved every minute of it. The giant windows look out onto the slough, where you can see birds and sea otters with the *binoculars* provided in the room. I enjoyed the fireplace and the boat-​themed décor throughout the B&B. I also have to say that the staff goes above and beyond to be helpful.
It might seem like Moss Landing is too tiny to be exciting, but there are a TON of fun activities you can do with Moss Landing as a base. Here in Moss Landing, you can kayak on Elkhorn Slough, go whale watching, and other boat tours. And there are a couple of really nice restaurants too. And, you’re not far from other great activities in the Monterey area. This is a great place to visit, to relax and to have fun.

This place is adorable! We stayed here for a little weekend getaway. Moss landing is funny little hamlet between Santa Cruz and Monterey. The town is just the size of a postage stamp and I would say that it’s almost a little odd, too. I wouldn’t stay here if you are expecting luxury and I would also note that the nearby Moss Landing Power plant can be seen while you are out enjoying the scenery from the back deck area. With that said, we really enjoyed our stay here. It rained the entire weekend, but that didn’t spoil our visit. At night we cracked the windows open about a half inch so we could hear the rain and the ocean. It was really romantic! We also enjoyed the breakfasts. Nothing super fancy, just simple and delicious. Be sure to check out the sea otters at nearby Moss Landing State Wildlife Park. These guys are just hams for attention! Also, the Whole Enchilada is some of the best Mexican food I’ve ever eaten!

We stayed one night on a last minute decision to get ‘away’, although we live nearby. I can’t believe I haven’t stayed at this lovely inn until now. Rose, the inn keeper during our stay, was so gracious and very informative. None of our requests were denied. We called before arrival and requested a room with a tub, happily done. We requested a late checkout, also done… and without any extra cost.
The entire staff was very welcoming and relaxed. Some B&Bs can be stuffy and just plain uncomfortable. Not here. We were welcome to use the guest refrigerator any time, day or night. We could come and go as we pleased without having to ring any bells or wake anyone for re-​entrance at night. And the breakfast was SO YUMMY! Don’t skip this when you visit!
Moss Landing is a sleepy little place but fun to walk around and check out the wildlife and scenery and the inn is perfectly located for that. No car needed :-)
Rose gave us the history of the inn as well as a partial tour of the other rooms… and we can’t wait to return! She even allowed us to keep one vehicle parked there while we explored beaches further south. When we returned that evening we found a shirt we had left in the room on our car with a sweet little note. Amazing hospitality. So hard to find these days and so, so appreciated.
Oh, and the actual skeleton key to our room was awesome!

I booked our two night stay at Captain’s Inn through their website. Our intent was kayak the Elkhorn Slough and wanted to find a convenient place to stay nearby. I went with neutral expectations. My wife and I found Captain’s Inn to be delightful in all respects. In particular, the people were outstanding. The view of the river from the Boathouse rooms Is very pleasant and diverse. It is truly a worthwhile experience.

My parents won a charity bid to stay at this B and B. We drove down from the north bay to join them and spend a nice weekend exploring the area. They had confirmed two rooms over the course of about three phone calls. They were told to check in at 4PM. When they arrived one of the two rooms was rented out to someone else. They were treated very, very rudely and had to reserve and pay for rooms at a hotel nearby. The guy acted like it was my father’s fault. Because of the treatment, they will not be using the voucher they won. It sounds like the new owners are much worse than the previous ones from what I read on Unilocal.Avoid this place like the plague if you want to be treated with dignity, especially if you have folks who are elderly with you.

Captain’s Inn is a quaint and historical hideaway which comfortably frees you from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Rose, the lady at the front desk, was very accommodating at the Captain’s Inn. She gave us a tour of the inn and b&b, providing tidbits of history along the way. John, the proprietor, was very personal and present, making sure we were well taken care of during our stay.
Each bedroom is nautically named and creatively decorated using parts of a sail boat, catamaran, or even a wooden row boat. The ‘Sail Away’ room provided a two person bath tub, a king size bed, and a sitting area where you can put your ornithology skills to practice!
Sail Away boasts beautiful sunsets of Monterey Bay. Our room was cozy and super comfortable with sounds of the ocean lulling you to sleep!
Breakfast the next morning was simply delicious: a colorful fruit plate to start; light and airy pumpkin waffles with a dust of powdered sugar, topped with candied walnuts, and crispy bacon; Illy coffee and filtered water.
Just one night made our getaway so relaxing and memorable — a definite must do if you just want to sail away!

We came here on a spur of the moment decision last November and I can’t wait to go back again this year. It was spectacular, beyond what I expected and we had an amazing stay. I loved all the details of our room and the beautiful music playing when we entered. In the morning as we woke up, still cozy under the covers no less, we saw a sea otter in the slough outside our window. What an amazing sight to see first thing upon waking! Would recommend this to all my friends.

If you are looking for a quiet, romantic and vintage place this it it! This place is truly a hidden gem. We stayed here for our 2year and a half anniversary. The room was cozy and had a bathtub and an amazing view. The bedroom we stayed at didn’t have a shower but we didn’t care because we were staying for only a night. They served breakfast at 830am and it was truly delicious. There’s a few restaurants, walking distance so its perfect for having some drinks. The town is small. Front desk was amazing to us and even left us a note for our anniversary. I recommend this place.

Very surprised with the whole experience here.
Sofia was very accommodating during the reservations. I needed to do a late night check and wanted to check out late since we like to sleep in and explorer a bit. She gave me step by step directions on how to do the late check in and even had a nice bottle of sparking cider for us, home made cookies, had some romantic music playing for us when we got in.
breakfast was delicious, fresh fruit, pancakes, sausage and bacon. coffee tea orange/​apple juice Not sure if they change it up every morning since we had an emergency and had to leave in the middle of the night.
They were even nice enough to let their 2 vietnese pigs come out to play with us for a while
Only downside no aircondition but our room (sail away) had very good air flow so it stayed pretty cool

We booked online at
. I called to confirm and to add the honeymoon option to our room. We stayed in the sail away room. When we arrived the sun was setting. There was sparkling wine in a bucket, rose pedals everywhere and in a heart formation on the bed, along with chocolates and cookies! This was truly romantic. Breakfast was great! Katrina was wonderful and really knows how to cook. It was nice having home cooked breakfast three days in a row. We were very happy with the all of the things to do around moss landing. Beware that all local restaurants close at 9 PM. There is a golds gym 10 minutes away to work off the sweets and wine. Rose and Hope were also very lovely. The owner is quite personable. We will certainly be back for a nice get-​a-​way.

My husband and I booked a belated anniversary getaway to this quaint little fishing village. Upon arrival we were taken away by the beauty of the little town and the lovely in. I adore historical places and antiques and quite enjoyed the check in process. I was a little saddened that we were put into one of the newer rooms and not staying inside the house itself
But the ocean view from our room was stunning! The staff was friendly and the breakfast was enjoyable.
Unfortunately I have to give less than 5 stars. Our room, though remodeled had a pretty dirty shower (maybe just old grout that needed replacing?). The room also has no air conditioning which was horrible because our rooms windows faced the afternoon sun causing our room to heat up like an oven. Even with open windows and using the tiny very loud little fan in the room (which was covered in dust causing our allergies to act up) we were still uncomfortably hot. Note to self: always inquire about air conditioning for future reservations. But that said, the heat wave was unusual for the area so was most likely a rare occurance.
The bed was too firm for our comfort making for an extremely difficult night. Coupled with old cheesy comforter it was like we were staying in a much cheaper place. I was informed that they are in process of replacing bedding. Good thing because dolphin printed comforter kinda killed the romantic aspect of the rest of the room! Lol. Flipper is watching you! Other than that the room had a nice air of romance.
We ended up leaving and requesting a refund on our second night. I had to get some sleep! I was sad to leave however, since I did enjoy walking through the village and enjoying the scenery. I will be coming back and booking one of the historical rooms next time, during a cooler time of year of course!

Captain’s Inn has provided my partner & I with a most unpleasant costumer service situation. I am sharing our story, hoping you may avoid a similar experience:
1. I called to make a reservation. A woman picked up, told me the computer system was down & I’d be called later that day, then hung-​up on me mid-​sentence.
2. I called back with questions I was trying to ask previously & spoke to a new person who didn’t have any answers. She told me I’d be contacted later that day. No one called back.
3. The next morning, I called & spoke to the 1^st person. She responded in a tone that made it seem I was ridiculous for calling back. I understood the computer system was down, ignored warning signs, remained friendly, & booked a room. The reservation was verbally confirmed, with no additional info provided. I believed this meant the info would be in the confirmation e-​mail.
4. 1 week later, no confirmation e-​mail. I waited, thinking they’d send it closer to reservation. 1 more week later, still no e-​mail.
5. 2 days before reservation, no e-​mail, so I called in the morning. No one answered. I left a message. No response that day or the next day – still no confirmation.
6. Morning of the day we are supposed to arrive at the hotel, my partner & I called again. We were on our way to Moss Landing, unsure if we had a place to stay. We spoke with Rose, who is new, but unlike the previous receptionist, was friendly. She confirmed a room reserved, but in a smaller room than expected; both she & I thought we should be in a larger room because the LivingSocial (LS) purchased was a more expensive option, & the larger rooms were available. She said her manager was not in, but she would look into it & call back. She requested, once we located the voucher, to call back & read off the eligible rooms.
7. We stopped to retrieve the voucher from the car trunk & check online to make sure ads matched. Both sources clearly state: «Voucher valid for High Seas, Pelican Beach, Sail Away (the 3 larger rooms), Cast Away, River Front, Sanctuary, Historical Admiral’s Wife, or Historical Captain’s Quarters rooms.» We called Rose back, had a friendly conversation, talked about rooms we hoped for, which room Rose liked best, & she reserved a larger room with a view for us. My partner & I were super excited, & let Rose know how thankful we are. We turned up the music & did a happy dance in the seats of my car.
8. We get a call back from Rose with bad news. She said the original reason why they gave us the smaller room is because of potential renovations in the building with the larger rooms. She said she would check in with the manager to get more info. We were disappointed, but optimistic.
9. Rose called back after speaking with her manager, who said he would give us the bigger room for an additional $ 30. I became frustrated, because the LS clearly states it is valid for larger rooms; one shouldn’t be charged more for a room advertised as included. The response I got is the 2^nd (more expensive) option does not say «waterfront» which the 1^st option (least expensive) does. This confuses me, because why would one get an inferior room for choosing a more expensive option, which clearly states access to all rooms, including waterfront rooms listed by name. The response I got is the option chosen comes with a safari, & that is why it is more expensive. Even if you were to subtract the price of the safari from the LS price, it would still not amount to $ 30 extra for the larger room advertised at the lower price. The voucher says one thing, & the info the manager gave Rose is another. I thanked Rose for her help, & asked if I could voice my concerns to the manager. She said he was away from the office again & she would have him call me once located, or I could speak to him on arrival.
10. We got a call back from Rose, saying the manager gives us permission to cancel the reservation & get a refund from LS. He refused to talk to me. I canceled the reservation.
I am appalled by the lack of communication between the manager & his employees, leading to inadequate communication with costumers. I am blown away by his choice to not speak to a customer directly; that he was unwilling to give a unoccupied larger room, clearly advertised on the LS Escape created for & overseen by his establishment, in a hotel not near capacity on a Wednesday night. I am offended he took no responsibility & blamed LS for false advertisement. I understand prices are lower on LS (perhaps a reason why we were treated in a lesser manner), but the point of advertising via LS is to attract those who may never know your business exists & provide them with an excellent experience so they come back & spread the word, drawing in more business. The customer service received has lead to the opposite – our experience was so negative it compelled me to write my 1^st review of a business. I hope you will heed my word, & think twice before attempting to reserve a room with the Captain’s Inn.

My 5^th visit to the Captain’s Inn was not as expected. Because of a recent loss in the family the Inn is under new ownership. This time we did not feel like we were part of the family as we did with the previous owners. Unlike the old owners the new owner is not living on site
Additional our room was not cleaned the first night we stayed — all we got was new towels. Overall not sure that I will go back again.

We came to take bird pictures and fell in love with the Captain’s Inn and staff. We arrived to a home cooked Thanksgiving meal with a dozen new best friends all sitting at one long table. Paul, the stentorian chef, and John, the owner, prepared a memorable meal. We had a lovely room in the main house, great bed and very clean. Bathroom was teeny but I saw another room with a big claw foot bathtub. The area is wonderful for walks, eclectic shops and excellent restaurants. If you want a new family or just a clean, quiet place to stay and home cooked breakfast, this is the one.

We stayed in the historic home. Our room was lovely, with a good bed. At night we could hear the seals barking. Out of one of our windows, we had a view of the water, but spent more time out on the deck enjoying the view. It is within easy walking distance of a few restaurants, and the beach. The staff were congenial.

Drove into moss landing and thought… What the??? Town looked derelict and shady. But what a hidden gem! Captains inn was a little the same. First impression coloured by town, but great comfortable bed, good shower and delicious breakfast.
New owners a month ago and things have updated since we read earlier reviews. Things we liked… Good free wifi, super friendly woman serving breakfast, comfortable bed and pillows.
Nearby are some great restaurants and to top off we saw otters, whales and seals.
Had the 1^st mate room on ground floor, at first thought the door opening onto reception was bad but they lock front door early and use back so were undisturbed. Room dark though as needed shades down for privacy.

Really fun and relaxing getaway.
We stayed here for one night in preparation for a whale watching trip, and I was very glad we found it. I can’t speak for the historic building… we stayed in the Pelican Beach room on the second floor of the Boathouse.
What a view! The room is set up with a large, full-​wall window to admire the Bay, and if you have any interest in wildlife you will be entertained by the birding opportunities. Binoculars and a journal are included. A very fun experience.
The amenities in the room were quite nice. A comfortable, catamaran-​themed bed, well-​attended bathroom, but… no shower. A large soaking tub is by the window, but be aware that this is the extent of your bathing options.
Will definitely stay here again if visiting Moss Landing.

Stayed two nights in the Sanctuary room that overlooks the Elkhorn Slough. It is wonderful seeing otters, seals, and numerous birds right out your window. There was a broken pair of binoculars to use, fortunately we brought our own.
The room was clean with huge windows. The bed was on top of a boat trailer with another boat screwed to the ceiling. This meant a climb into bed (a step stool was provided) and the risk of bumping you head on the boat. The huge shower has two heads and for some odd reason a window looking into the living area. There is a wardrobe for storage, a tiny desk, and bed side tables that are over a foot lower than the bed. A small HD TV connected to Dish also came with a handy channel guide (I wish more hotels would do that). The WiFi was abysmally slow and the place seems to be in a cell phone ghetto as both our AT&T and Verizon devices had a hard time getting a signal.
We were greeted by Elizabeth a friendly receptionist. She was just hired and sadly knew little about the Monterey area. Breakfast was served by the seeming gruff and loud Paul (think Uncle Charlie from My Three Sons) who was a sweetie once you talk with him. We enjoyed both our meals there. Fresh fruit, homemade muffins, and an egg dish were all delish.
The nautical décor is a bit over the top but makes the place much more personal than a chain hotel. Parking is very limited and we had to park on the street one night. At $ 250/​night it isn’t cheap but the location is great if you plan on a whale watching tour or the Elkhorn Slough Safari (which is run by the Inn’s owner). BTW: go over the bridge to the beach and you may see whales right off the shore at the end of the day.
Overall, more than I like to spend on a hotel room that isn’t a luxury resort but the setting and charm made for an enjoyable stay.